I, for one, don't know why in the world the city of Amarillo wants to narrow Polk Street.
Change for the sake of change is what it sounds like to me.
I have lived here most of my life, and I hope we get to vote on this.

I have a few questions about the proposed pet registration program in Amarillo.
I want to make it clear that since I have only one pet - spayed, all shots up to date, microchipped, and I am a senior - the cost to me would be minimal.

Regarding the Amarillo Globe-News article (Animal Management and Welfare Board OKs mandatory registration for city pets, March 23, amarillo.com), the tax put on pet owners is uncalled for - and this will make some people surrender their pets. Great.

Help me get this correct.
The current Potter County District Court Building, completed in 1985, will be razed after a new one is built.
The current one has suffered structural issues for decades, along with leaks.

I recommend every American read (syndicated columnist) Charles Krauthammer's column (Krauthammer: Peace awaits three things, amarillo.com) and the Dennis the Menace comic strip from the March 21 Amarillo Globe-News print edition.

In response to his letter to the editor (Letter: GOP is becoming a terrorist organization, March 21, amarillo.com) I would like to remind Mr. (Ray) Velasquez that many of us who vote Republican have desired the GOP to do more to stall and obstruct the policies of our president and his party.

From a Christian to our leaders and commander in chief: We are all children of Earth, grant us that simple knowledge.
If our brothers are oppressed, then we are oppressed. If they hunger, then we hunger.

Can a political party become so extreme in its agenda that it becomes a terrorist organization? I believe the present-day Republican Party of the United States and the state of Texas are close to earning this distinction.

Texas state Rep. Byron Cook, R-Corsicana, has a great idea with HB 4063.
Certainly, we should reward people breaking our nation's laws by coming into our country illegally.
In fact, we should take it further.

Regarding driving permits for illegals (Bill would allow driving permits for illegals, March 15, amarillo.com) - really?
It is certain they will be fully insured as prescribed by state law, at least for one month.

I really had a good laugh as I was reading about our redlight camera violators who basically face no consequences unless they are honest people and are willing to pay for their violation (Editorial: Limp laws put brakes on safety, March 14, amarillo.

Regarding the "Take Two: Another Opinion" editorial on "birth tourism" by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette in the March 13 print edition of Amarillo Globe-News, I would like to shed a little more light on this.

I just want to say thanks to Amarillo Globe-News Columnist Jon Mark Beilue for writing the initial and follow up stories on Terri Adams, the homeless woman who lived in a camper/truck with her two dogs for more than six years.

As someone who doesn't like unpleasant surprises in the mail, I was happy to read that State Rep. John Smithee of Amarillo filed House Bill 1638 to put a stop to consumers getting surprise medical bills after being treated in the emergency room.

Is there a way Amarillo Globe-News could find out why the Herring Hotel isn't being given tax incentives to remodel and develop?
It is in such a perfect location and is a historical landmark for our area.

(Syndicated columnist) Walter Williams wrote a column that quoted several academicians trying to persuade college students to "progressive" thinking (Williams: Indoctrination in the form of education, March 3, amarillo.com).

Seriously, Amarillo Globe-News?
Not one single mention, on March 7 or 8, of the 50th anniversary of the March in Selma, Ala.?
That was a seminal moment in American history. It was pivotal to the civil rights movement.

The pithy slogan "Never Forget" has long stood as the banner against oppression and genocide, but the message has been neglected as of late. What began as the mantra of the Holocaust has since been applied to many human tragedies, including Sept. 11.

My husband works at the Walmart on Tascosa Road in Amarillo.
While he was at work on Feb. 28, sometime between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m., he lost his wedding ring. He thinks it might have fallen off while bagging someone's purchase.

It is a good thing I'm old and retired. I couldn't get a job washing dishes in today's world.
I taught children reading and English for 40 years, and I never had one who did not love reading, and English was a snap.

Concerning plans to build in downtown Amarillo, Amarillo voters voted down the Amarillo Recreation Complex, and now city government is going through with plans to build three similar projects at our expense.

I want to say I agree with Danny Andrews from Plainview on his comment about Jon Mark Beilue's book (Letter: Beilue's book a must-read, Feb. 25, amarillo.com) - It was wonderful.
The story about the Halloween fright house was hilarious.

I just finished Jon Mark Beilue's fabulous book, "This Might Be a Good Story."
Jon Mark's stories should be a must-read (or re-read) for everyone in this region. He has a gift for capturing emotions and bringing his subjects to life.

I have read all the recent letters to the editor, including the letter by Justin Sinks (Letter: Amarillo needs a change in city leadership, Feb. 17, amarillo.com) that are critical of our city council and city management.

Why is now the time for change at Amarillo City Hall - a valid question that has been asked in Amarillo Globe-News recently.
I can give an example of my recent call to the Amarillo Street Department.
I have a drainage problem in front of my home.

I was born and raised right here in Amarillo.
I learned to play disc golf in Santa Fe, N.M.
They have three courses and a new one being built.
I went to play the only course here in Amarillo and was utterly disgusted with the course.